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Supervisors direct staff to report on clearing encampments during red-flag warnings to reduce fire risk
Summary
After citing recent fires tied to encampments, the Board voted unanimously to ask staff for a 90‑day report on options to clear or relocate encampments during red-flag fire warnings and to identify safe alternatives and coordination needs.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously directed county staff on Tuesday to return within 90 days with options to reduce fire danger by clearing or relocating encampments during red-flag warnings.
Supervisor Jim Desmond, who introduced the item, framed it as a public-safety measure after a series of fires he said were started in encampments. "When people can just refuse help and stay on our streets, and starting campfires, it's not a good sign on red fire warning…
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